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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.04, 21,485.90 and 11,437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.04, 21,485.90 and 11,437.24 is: 17,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.04 : 21,485.90 = 11,437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.04/21,485.90 = 11,437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.04x = 21,485.90 × 11,437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.04x = 245,739,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,739,394.92/14,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,155.73

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